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  • Berkeley Foursome (1958-1959)

    Registered
    Berkeley
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Berkeley Foursome (1958-1959)

    Berkeley Foursome (1958 to 1959) Production 1958–1959 20 approx produced. Body style 2-door roadster Engine 492 cc transverse two stroke three cylinder, air-cooled Wheelbase 78 ...

  • Berkeley History (1956-1960)

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    Berkeley | Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Berkeley History (1956-1960)

    Berkeley Cars Ltd. History Industry Motor vehicle Fate bankruptcy Founded 1956 Defunct 1960 Headquarters Biggleswade, England, UK Key people Charles Panter, Lawrie Bond Products ...

  • Berkeley QB95 QB105 (1959)

    Registered
    Berkeley
    Sports Cars
    1950s

    Berkeley QB95 QB105 (1959) Production 1959 2 approx produced. Body style 2-door roadster Engine 692 cc transverse four stroke twin, air-cooled Wheelbase 78 in (1,981.2 mm) Length ...

  • Berkeley Sports SA322 (1956-1957)

    Berkeley
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Berkeley Sports SA322 (1956-1957)

    Berkeley Sports SA322 (B60) 1956 to 1957 Production Oct 1956 - Jan 1957 163 approx produced. Body style 2-door roadster Engine 322cc transverse two stroke twin, air-cooled ...

  • Berkeley Sports SE328 (1957-1958)

    Berkeley
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Berkeley Sports SE328 (1957-1958)

    Berkeley Sports SE328 (1957 to 1958) Production Jan 1957 – Apr 1958 1259 approx produced. Body style 2-door roadster Engine 328cc transverse two stroke twin, air-cooled Wheelbase ...

  • Berkeley Sports Twosome (1957-1959)

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    Berkeley
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Berkeley Sports Twosome (1957-1959)

    Berkeley Sports Twosome SE492 (1957 to 1959) Production Oct 1957 – Mar 1959 666 approx produced. Body style 2-door roadster Engine 492 cc transverse two stroke three cylinder, ...

  • Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

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    Berliet
    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

    Berliet GBC8 6x6 TRUCK Manufacturer Berliet Years of production 1957 to 1977 Class Truck Motor (s) Berliet Flex Fuel and Diesel: 5 cylinders 7.9 liters The Berliet GBC8 ...

  • Berliet GL truck (1950 to 1977)

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    Berliet
    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s
    Berliet GL truck (1950 to 1977)

    Berliet GL Truck Manufacturer Berliet Years of production 1950 to 1977 Class Truck Engines Diesel: 5 cylinders 7.9 liters The Berliet GL is a cabin truck presented by Berliet in ...

  • Berliet T100 truck (1957-)

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    Berliet
    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Berliet T100 truck (1957-)

    Berliet T100 Truck The Berliet T100 was a truck manufactured by Berliet. It was, at the time, the largest truck in the world. Design Three trucks were built with a conventional ...

  • Berna 2 US (1957-1964)

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    Berna
    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s
    Berna 2 US (1957-1964)

    Berna 2 US truck history Manufacturer: Berna Type: commercial vehicle Body: Truck Various body Engine: 4 Cylinder 5820 cc The Berna 2 US is a truck model made in Switzerland ...

  • Biscúter (1953-1960)

    Registered
    Spain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Biscúter (1953-1960)

    Biscuter (Autonacional S.A.) Car manufacturer Barcelona; Spain From 1953 to 1960 Biscúter was a microcar manufactured in Spain, by Auto Nacional, SA, from 1953 to 1960, total of ...

  • BMA (1951-1957)

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    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    BMA (1951-1957)

    BMA & Electrical Equipment Co. Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1951 to 1957. BMA Electric Motors (Hove) Ltd. , previously Battery Manufacturing Association , BMA & ...

  • BMC (Australia)

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    Australia | BMC
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    BMC (Australia)

    British Motor Corporation (Australia) British Motor Corporation (Australia) was a motor manufacturing company formed in Australia in 1954 by the merger of the Austin Motor ...

  • BMC A-Series Cars (1952-2000)

    British Leyland Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    BMC A-Series Cars (1952-2000)

    BMC A-Series Engine Cars British motor corporation 1950s 1952–56 Austin A30, 28 hp (21 kW) at 4400 rpm and 40 lb·ft (54 N·m) (54 N·m) at 2200 rpm 1952–56 Morris Minor Series II, ...

  • BMC A-Series engine (1951-2000)

    BMC A-Series engine (1951-2000)

    BMC A-Series engine British motor corporation Mini 850 A series engine Austin Motor Company's small straight-4 automobile engine, the A-Series, is one of the most common in the ...

  • BMC B-Series engine (1954-1980)

    BMC B-Series engine British motor corporation 1954 to 1980 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1954 to 1980 Combustion chamber Configuration in-line 4 Displacement ...

  • BMC B-Series engine Cars (1954-1980)

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    British Leyland Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    BMC B-Series engine Cars (1954-1980)

    BMC B-Series engine Cars British motor corporation The BMC B-series was a straight-4 internal combustion engine family, mostly used in motor cars, created by British company ...

  • BMC C-Series engine (1956-1971)

    British Leyland Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    BMC C-Series engine (1956-1971)

    BMC C-Series engine The BMC C-Series was a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1956 to 1971. Unlike the Austin designed A and B-series engines, it came from the Morris ...

  • BMC History (1952-1966)

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    BMC | Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    BMC History (1952-1966)

    BMC British Motor Corporation History (1952) Industry Motor vehicles Fate became a subsidiary of British Leyland Motor Corporation Predecessor(s) Morris Motors Limited Austin ...

  • BMW 327 (1937-1955)

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    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    BMW 327 (1937-1955)

    BMW 327 (1937 to 1955) Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Production 1937–1941 1,965 built 1946–1955 505 built Assembly Eisenach, Germany Eisenach, East ...

  • BMW 340 (1949-1953)

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    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    BMW 340 (1949-1953)

    BMW 340 (1949 to 1953) Overview Manufacturer Eisenacher Motorenwerk (EMW) Production 1949–1953 21,250 built Assembly Eisenach, East Germany Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • BMW 501 and 2.6 (1952-1962)

    BMW
    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s

    BMW 501 and 2.6 1952 to 1962 Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Also called BMW 2.6 BMW 2600 Production October 1952 - 1962 Designer Peter Schimanowski Body ...

  • BMW 502 and 3.2 (1954-1964)

    BMW
    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s
    BMW 502 and 3.2 (1954-1964)

    BMW 502 and 3.2 1954 to 1964 Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Also called BMW 2.6 Luxus BMW 2600L BMW 3.2 BMW 3.2 Super BMW 3200L BMW 3200S Production ...

  • BMW 503 (1956-1959)

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    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    BMW 503 (1956-1959)

    BMW 503 1956 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Production May 1956 – March 1959 413 built Designer Albrecht von Goertz Body and chassis Body style 2-door ...

  • BMW 505 (1955)

    Registered
    BMW
    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    BMW 505 (1955)

    BMW 505 prototype car history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: BMW Production: 1955 Class: luxury car Total production: 2 Body and chassis Body styles: sedan Doors: 4 door ...

  • BMW 507 (1956-1959)

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    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    BMW 507 (1956-1959)

    BMW 507 1956 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1956–1959 252 units built Assembly Milbertshofen, Bavaria, Germany Designer Albrecht von Goertz Body and chassis Class ...

  • BMW 700 (1959-1965)

    Registered
    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s

    BMW 700 1959 to 1965 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1959–1965 188,211 built Saloon: 154,557 Coupé: 31,062 Convertible: 2,592 Layout RR layout Powertrain Engine 697 cc ...

  • BMW Isetta 250 300 (1955-1962)

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    BMW
    Microcars
    1950s 1960s
    BMW Isetta 250 300 (1955-1962)

    BMW Isetta 250 300 1955-1962 Overview Manufacturer BMW Also called BMW Isetta Production 1956-62 161,360 produced Layout RR layout Powertrain Engine 298 cc single-cylinder ...

  • BMW Isetta 600 (1957–1959)

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    BMW
    Microcars
    1950s
    BMW Isetta 600 (1957–1959)

    BMW 600 1957 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer BMW Also called BMW Isetta 600 Production 1957–1959 34,813 built Designer Willy Black Body and chassis Layout RR layout Related BMW ...

  • BMW M337 Engine (1952-1958)

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    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    BMW M337 Engine (1952-1958)

    BMW M337 Engine Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1952-1958 Combustion chamber Configuration straight-6 Chronology Predecessor BMW M78 Successor BMW OHV V8 engine The BMW M337 ...

  • BMW OHV V8 engine (1954-1965)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    BMW OHV V8 engine (1954-1965)

    BMW OHV V8 engine 1954 to 1965 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1954–1965 Combustion chamber Configuration OHV V8, 16 valves Displacement 2.6 L: 2,580 cc (157 cu in) 3.2 L: ...

  • Bocar (1958-1962)

    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Bocar (1958-1962)

    Bocar Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer USA From 1958 to 1962 The Bocar Manufacturing Company was an American automaker of sports cars. The brand name was Bocar. ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark A (1949–1951)

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    Bond
    Microcars
    1940s 1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark A (1949–1951)

    Bond Minicar (1949 to 1951) Also called Bond Minicar Mark A Production 1949–1951 1,973 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark B Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 10D 122 cc ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark B (1951–1952)

    Registered
    Bond
    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark B (1951–1952)

    Minicar Mark B 1951 to 1952 Production 1951–1952 1,414 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark C Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 6E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 stroke ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark C (1952–1956)

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    Bond
    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark C (1952–1956)

    Bond Minicar Mark C 1952 to 1956 Production 1952–1956 6,399 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark D Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 6E & 8E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark D (1956–1958)

    Registered
    Bond
    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark D (1956–1958)

    Bond Minicar Mark D from 1956 to 1958 Production 1956–1958 3,761 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark F Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 9E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark E (1956–1958)

    Registered
    Bond
    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark E (1956–1958)

    Bond Minicar Mark E 1956 to 1958 Production 1956–1958 1,189 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark F Body style Convertible and Saloon Coupe Engine Villiers 9E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark F (1958–1963)

    Bond
    Microcars
    1950s 1960s
    Bond Minicar Mark F (1958–1963)

    Bond Minicar Mark F 1958 to 1963 Production 1958–1963 6,493 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark G Body style Convertible, Saloon Coupe, 4 seater Family Saloon and Ranger Van Engine ...

  • Borgward B 611 (1957-1962)

    Borgward
    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s
    Borgward B 611 (1957-1962)

    Borgward B 611 Commercial Borg Ward B 611 from 1957 to 1962 Manufacturer: Borg Ward Designation: B 611 O / B 611 D / BO 611 Body: Panel van , flatbed ,minibus Engines: Gasoline ...

  • Borgward Hansa 1500/1800 (1949-1954)

    Borgward | Hansa-Lloyd
    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Borgward Hansa 1500/1800 (1949-1954)

    Borgward Hansa 1500/1800 Borgward Hansa 1949 to 1954 Body versions : Saloon ,van, station wagon ,convertible Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.5-1.8 liters (35-44 kW) Diesel ...

  • Borgward Hansa 2400 (1952-1958)

    Registered
    Borgward | Hansa-Lloyd
    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Borgward Hansa 2400 (1952-1958)

    Borgward Hansa 2400 Borg Ward Hansa 2400 1952 to 1958 Body versions : limousine Engines: Gasoline engines : 2.2-2.3 liters (60-74 kW) Length: 4460-4810 mm Width: 1780 mm Height: ...

  • Borgward Isabella (1954-1961)

    Borgward
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Borgward Isabella (1954-1961)

    Borgward Isabella BorgWard Isabella 1954 to 1961 Body versions : Saloon , station wagon ,pickup , coupe , cabriolet Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.5 liters (44-55 kW) Length: 4390 ...

  • Borgward P 100 (1959-1962)

    Registered
    Borgward
    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Borgward P 100 (1959-1962)

    Borgward P 100 limousine Borg Ward P 100 1959 to 1962 Body versions : limousine Engines: Gasoline engine : 2.3 liters (74 kW) Length: 4715 mm Width: 1738 mm Height: 1420 mm ...

  • Bristol 401 402 (1948-1953)

    Registered
    Bristol
    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Bristol 401 402 (1948-1953)

    Bristol 401 402 1948 to 1953 Manufacturer Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co.) Production 1948–1953 611 Bristol 401 units 23 Bristol 402 units Predecessor Bristol 400 ...

  • Bristol 403 (1953-1955)

    Registered
    Bristol
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Bristol 403 (1953-1955)

    Bristol 403 From 1953 to 1955 Manufacturer Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co.) Production 1953–1955 287 units Predecessor Bristol 401 Successor Bristol 405 Class Sports ...